Brigadier Malise Graham on Broncho Country Life Magazine Portrait July 6 1929

Brigadier Malise Graham on Broncho Country Life Magazine Portrait, Frontispiece, July 6 1929. LXVI No. 1694

The featured frontispiece this week is a portrait of Brigadier Malise Graham mounted on his horse Broncho, capturing one of the most admired equestrian figures of the period.

• Identity: Brigadier John Malise Graham (1884–1929), a distinguished British Army officer and celebrated horseman.
• Military Career: He served with the 16th Lancers during the First World War and later became commanding officer of the 10th Hussars between 1923 and 1928.
• Honours: He was awarded both the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and the Military Cross (MC) for gallantry in service.
• Equestrian Reputation: Widely known for his exceptional riding and show jumping ability, he was a regular and popular competitor at the Olympia Horse Show.
• Broncho: His horse, prominently featured in this portrait, was closely associated with his success in competitive equestrian events.
• Legacy: At the time of publication, he was regarded as one of the leading figures in British equestrian sport, admired for both his military and sporting achievements.

This is an authentic original page from Country Life magazine, part of the iconic series often affectionately referred to as the “Girls in Pearls” portraits — elegant society images that captured a distinctive era of British publishing and portraiture.

Size: Approximately 13.75 x 9 inches (35 x 23 cm)

Condition: Very good for its age. As with all vintage magazine pages, light signs of handling or minor age-related blemishes may be present. Please review the large photo carefully for full condition details.

This original Country Life Magazine frontispiece portrait forms part of The Old Map Shop’s curated archive of society portraits published between 1897 and 2026.